Othello
Othello is a conversion of the board game. Each player tries to fill the game board with as many discs of his color as possible. On each turn the player places a disc on the board by selecting a location where the opponents discs will become trapped between two of his discs. The trapped discs are flipped over to the players color. The game ends when the board is filled or time runs out, and the player with the greatest number of his color discs on the board wins. Two players can play against each other, or one player against the computer.
- Genre
- Tabletop
- Year
- 1980
- Developer
- Atari, Inc.
- Publisher
- Atari, Inc.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Othello frequently asked questions
How do I play Othello online with a friend?
Othello (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Othello on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Othello in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Othello netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Othello for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Othello on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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